Climate Change Was a Main Reason for Rockfall in the Himalayas
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A study by World Weather Attribution identifies climate change as the main cause of a rockfall in the Himalayas. Unusually high temperatures and glacier retreat destabilized the mountainside, leading to a flash flood. The findings are also relevant for monitoring hazards in the Alps.
Source: tagesschau.de
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